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H.J.Res. 43 (113th)

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

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Introduced

9 May 2013

Last action

12 March 2014 · Floor

Status

Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.

Sponsors

Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Carney, John C., Jr. [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.

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Timeline

  1. 9 May 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 May 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 May 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 June 2013

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 March 2014

    Floor

    Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12.

    Source: Floor

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